Tomorrow is the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, portrayed as capitalism’s victory over Communism. In reality, it marked the end of a bankrupt Stalinist regime. Decades on, workers are turning to genuine Marxist ideas.
Tom Watson’s resignation surprised many. As the focal point of right-wing sabotage in the party, he criticised the likes of Chuka Umunna for ‘prematurely’ jumping ship. His premature departure reflects the demoralisation of the Blairite faction.
Following an NEC decision to prevent Chris Williamson from standing, he has chosen to run as an independent. The left must not let frustrations get in the way of the fight against the Tories.
Streatham CLP was a stronghold for the right wing. Since the departure of local MP Chuka Umunna, there has been a significant shift to the left. Now there is a left-wing candidate and members are mobilising to fight for a socialist Labour government.
Labour activists came out in force in Uxbridge and South Ruislip yesterday in the latest push to unseat Boris Johnson. In 2017, Johnson’s majority was halved. His seat is winnable. This energy must be maintained to boot Boris out of Number 10.
Trump recognises that a Conservative victory is a victory for US business. In particular, Big Pharma are circling, looking for a way in to our NHS. We call for a publicly owned and worker run NHS, free from these vultures.
Phase one of the Grenfell inquiry has been released. It shifts blame from the council and private companies to the Fire Brigade. Thousands still live in houses with flammable cladding. Only a socialist Labour government will put people before profit.
The general election campaign has begun and Labour are already gaining ground. While the Tory campaign stalls, Corbyn is going on the attack against the billionaire elite. With a radical, class-based programme, we can win this election!
Ken Loach’s latest film depicts the day-to-day life of a working-class family struggling to get by in temporary employment, mirroring the struggles of many workers in the UK today. The blame for this scourge lies with capitalism.
In this rally from the recent Revolution Festival in London, a panel of figures from across the labour movement discuss events in Britain and the fight for a socialist Labour government.
UCU members have voted for a second round of pension strikes. With a new left leadership, a militant campaign with support from other striking unions could go far. But UCU should also link their dispute to the fight for a Labour government.
The last month has seen massive uprisings erupting across the world, including in Iraq, Lebanon and Chile. We are entering a revolutionary period, as the crisis of capitalism continues to deepen. The only solution is socialism.